Mac Studio (2023) Fan

Before You Begin

Remove the following parts before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (0.3–1.2 Nm)

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx T10 50 mm bit

Removal

  1. Stand the logic board on the thermal module end as shown.

  2. Use ESD-safe tweezers to peel back the polyester film tabs on the ends of the two fan flex cables.

  3. Use the black stick to flip up the locking levers on the two fan connectors (1). Then slide the ends of the two fan flex cables out of the connectors (2).

  4. Rotate the logic board to access the other side. Use the adjustable torque driver and T10 50 mm bit to remove the three T10 screws (923-09171) from the fan.

  5. Lift the fan off the thermal module.

Reassembly

  1. Position the fan on the thermal module. Ensure that the bottom edge of the fan is behind the foam on the thermal module.

    • Note: Replacement foam is included with a replacement fan.

  2. Set the torque value of the adjustable torque driver to 0.95 Nm. Then use the adjustable torque driver and T10 50 mm bit to reinstall the three T10 screws (923-09171) into the fan.

  3. Rotate the logic board to access the other side.

  4. Slide the ends of the two fan flex cables into the connectors (1). Then flip down the locking levers (2).

  5. Press the polyester film tabs over the two fan flex cables.

Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly:

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